About Paul Janeski (He/Him/His)

I'm Paul Janeski, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing online psychotherapy for adults throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

I've spent more than twenty years working in the counseling field, helping individuals navigate emotional difficulties, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My clinical interests include emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, adult autism and neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ mental health.

I'm particularly interested in the ways our experiences shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world. Sometimes the struggles that bring us to therapy are connected to much deeper patterns involving identity, self-worth, shame, relationships, or a lifetime of trying to meet expectations that never quite felt like our own.

My own experiences with anxiety and depression have also influenced how I understand emotional struggles. They have reinforced my belief that people deserve to be understood rather than judged, and that meaningful change begins with developing a better understanding of ourselves.

What It's Like to Work With Me

People often come to therapy feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or uncertain about who they are and where they're going.

You might find yourself overthinking everything, struggling to manage strong emotions, questioning your relationships, or feeling like you've spent much of your life adapting to other people.

My approach to therapy is conversational, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I want therapy to be a place where you can speak openly, explore difficult experiences, and begin making sense of things without feeling that you have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or have everything figured out.

I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Developing psychological flexibility, learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and moving toward a more meaningful life.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Building skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring the deeper emotional patterns, relationships, and experiences that influence how we understand ourselves and interact with others.

I don't believe therapy is about fixing something that's broken. It's about developing greater self-understanding, recognizing patterns that may no longer serve you, and creating opportunities for meaningful and sustainable change.

Areas of Clinical Interest

While I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological concerns, several areas are particularly important to my practice.

Emotional Dysregulation and Overwhelm

Difficulty managing emotions can affect nearly every part of life, from relationships and work to self-esteem and everyday functioning. Therapy can help you understand emotional patterns, develop practical regulation skills, and respond to difficult experiences with greater flexibility.

Adult Autism and Neurodivergence

I have a longstanding professional interest in working with autistic and neurodivergent adults, including individuals who received a diagnosis later in life or are beginning to explore whether they might be neurodivergent. Therapy can provide an opportunity to explore masking, identity, sensory and emotional experiences, relationships, and what it means to understand yourself through a different lens.

Anger and Emotional Regulation

Anger is often more complicated than it appears. Beneath it may be frustration, shame, anxiety, hurt, or a sense of being misunderstood. I help clients explore the experiences and patterns contributing to anger while developing healthier ways to manage emotional reactions.

LGBTQ+ and Men's Mental Health

I welcome LGBTQ+ adults and have a particular interest in the emotional and relational experiences of gay men. Therapy can provide space to explore identity, relationships, internalized shame, self-acceptance, and the expectations that influence how men understand and express their emotions.

My Professional Background

I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor with more than twenty years of experience in the counseling field.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Scranton, along with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Music.

My professional experience includes mental health counseling, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, addiction, and working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. This background has given me an appreciation for the many ways psychological, interpersonal, environmental, and individual differences influence our experiences.

I believe effective therapy requires more than applying techniques. It requires understanding the person sitting across from you, recognizing the complexity of their experiences, and developing a collaborative relationship that supports meaningful change.

A More Personal Note

I'm particularly drawn to working with individuals who feel different, overwhelmed, or like they've spent much of their lives adapting to others.

Some people have spent years trying to understand why certain things feel so different to them, why relationships feel complicated, or why they experience emotions so intensely. Others have become so accustomed to meeting expectations that they've lost touch with what they actually need or want.

If any of that resonates with you, therapy can be an opportunity to slow down, become curious about your experiences, and develop a different relationship with yourself.

You don't have to spend therapy trying to be someone you're not.

Getting Started

Finding a therapist is a personal decision. It's important to find someone you feel comfortable enough with to be open, ask questions, and explore difficult experiences.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can briefly talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're looking for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.

If you're ready to take the first step, I'd welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation

We’ll talk briefly and see if it feels like a good fit.